Social Outreach Table of Contents

Lent Faith in Action 2017

Pastoral Message on Immigration

25 February 2017

Ministries of Social Outreach Overview

The Cathedral is fortunate to have many social outreach ministries where parishioners can put Catholic Social Teaching into action. Please contact Meg Campos at 859-269-3771 or mcampos@cdlex.org to discuss how you can put your talents to work to benefit others in our community. Click the links to the left to see more about each ministry.

Brown Bag Lunches – A team of parishioners meet once a month to make 120 brown bag lunches for distribution to those in need through the services of the Catholic Action Center.

Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action - BUILD is a coalition of churches and faith based organizations that work strategically to identify, assess, and address social justice issues that impact our community, particularly those who are marginalized and disenfranchised.

Christians in Community Service (CCS) – A team of parishioners who work remotely by accessing a dedicated phone line to take calls from social workers, record details, and match needs with CCS resources. Additional team members needed!

Habitat for Humanity – Parishioners work with others to build a home once a year for a local family in need of affordable housing. Skill ability ranges from novice to skilled. Assistance needed for summer/fall organization, fundraising, and construction!

Hope Center –Parishioners meet once a month at the Hope Center to serve food and deserts to the homeless and at-risk.

Mom’s Ministry – Moms of young children support one another through networking, sharing ideas and resources, and building friendships in a small group setting that meets twice a month. They also serve as a ministry team on various projects throughout the year.

Respect Life – Ministry committed to solidarity in supporting life from conception to natural death by educating our parish and by participating in prayer vigils, community ministries (such as Birthright, Opportunities for Life, and Project Rachel) and other related activities and events.

Sister Parishes – A ministry committed to building relationships with our sister parishes, Holy Trinity in Harlan, KY, and Christ the King Church in the village of Assasan, Ghana.

St. Vincent de Paul – Parishioners serve those in need by making face-to-face home visits to distribute food and clothing vouchers. Some serve at a grocery store providing accessible shopping for those at the related assisted living facility.

Seasonal MinistriesCRS Rice Bowl – A Lenten faith formation activity that calls for individuals to pray, fast and sacrifice personally for the sake of feeding the hungry and helping the needy through Catholic Relief Services.

Giving Tree –An Advent/Christmas ministry focused on providing necessary items and grocery cards for people in need in our community.

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